GMC Front Tow Bar

[bartz paul]

Gene:

With the proper type of tow truck, one having a hydraulically operated "tool
bar" that extends from between the trucks rear wheels, you don't need the
under frame structure. They can slip a set of "Y" shaped brackets on the
tool bar. Then they extend the tool bar under the front end and lift the
coach up from under the frame front cross member.

Had mine towed that way about 30 miles, no problem.

That way, you eliminate having to mount anything under the coach frame for
towing purposes.

Paul Bartz

From: JDDP32B
Sent: 9/11/99 8:00 PM

I know some of our Members from the southeast, have made Tow hitches /
brackets for the front of the GMC. The idea is to make it easy to attach
to the GMC if you need a tow without bending the frame , etc.

Does any one know of a "Bolt-on " one of these that is sold for the GMC
??

does any one have a picture of one of these ?

 

[wtb58]

Gene,

I don't have the service manual in front of me, but I believe it was shown
in the front of my 1975/6 manual or supplement. Its made of 4x4 or 6x6
lumber. Is that what you mean? The manual has a pic of how to position it
in the frame when towing is necessary. One came with my GM and it is in the
Pod where ever I go. walter bright.

- ----- Original Message -----
From: MR EUGENE R FISHER
To:
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 10:43 AM
Subject: GMC: GMC Front Tow Bar

> Does any one know of a "Bolt-on " one of these that is sold for the GMC
> ??
>
> does any one have a picture of one of these ?
> gene
>
>
> Gene 76Palm Beach /Or/CA
>
> GMC Technical Information
> http://www.california.com/~eagle/
>

 

[wayne newland]

Walter

I too, was concerned about that massive lumber set-up. That was the way to do
it when the coaches were first made. I had to have my coach towed a few blocks,
and the tow truck that showed up had a rig that fit around my front wheels and
lifted the coach. It was routine for the driver. Since you have the rig, you
might as well leave it there. If it's there, you'll never need it.

Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach Columbia, Md.

> Gene,
>
> I don't have the service manual in front of me, but I believe it was shown
> in the front of my 1975/6 manual or supplement. Its made of 4x4 or 6x6
> lumber. Is that what you mean? The manual has a pic of how to position it
> in the frame when towing is necessary. One came with my GM and it is in the
> Pod where ever I go. walter bright.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: MR EUGENE R FISHER
> To:
> Sent: Sunday, September 12, 1999 10:43 AM
> Subject: GMC: GMC Front Tow Bar
>
> > Does any one know of a "Bolt-on " one of these that is sold for the GMC
> > ??
> >
> > does any one have a picture of one of these ?
> > gene
> >
> >
> > Gene 76Palm Beach /Or/CA
> >
> > GMC Technical Information
> > http://www.california.com/~eagle/
> >